1. KYLA GIFFIN
(925) 336-0218 * kyla.giffin@gmail.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylagiffin
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION
Hardworking, ambitious and enthusiastic student with excellent research, writing and analytical skills,
and experience in nonprofit volunteering.
EDUCATION
Christensen Middle School – 5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
August 2012 - June 2015
Livermore High School – 600 Maple Street, Livermore, CA 94550
August 2015 - Present
ACHIEVEMENTS
Scholarship Award (4.0 GPA) * Christensen Middle School * Livermore, CA (June 2015)
President’s Education Award * Christensen Middle School * Livermore, CA (June 2015)
2013 Junior Authors Short Story Contest, Category 4 (Ages 9-11) Finalist *
Laura Thomas Communications * (September 2013)
SKILLS
Independent worker * Self-motivated * Hard-working * Intelligent * Fast learner * Highly
dependable * Analytical skills/Critical thinker * Excellent research skills * Exceptional writer *
Microsoft Word * PowerPoint * Google Docs * Google Slides * WordPress
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Aspire Education Project * Oakland, CA (June 2013 – Present) (Only Summer)
Community Reading Buddies is a program that is a part of the Aspire Education Project where tween
and teen students read and play with preschoolers to prepare them for kindergarten.
Mentor

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• Learned how I can keep children engaged and excited about reading and learning
The Borgen Project * Seattle, WA (worked virtually) (July 2015 – October 2015) (3-Month
Contract)
The Borgen Project is a nonprofit organization fighting to bring attention to global poverty, and
working to end it on a political scale.
Youth Ambassador
• Learned different, creative ways to spread word about the organization and the cause
• Learned how to mobilize people to fight for the cause
• Better able to voice my opinions
• Learned more about global poverty and politics
• More passionate about helping others now
Alternative Family Services (December 2014 – Present)
Volunteer
• Helped prepare for and participate in proceedings of a Christmas party for foster youth and
their families
• Learned helpfulness and how to take charge, especially when taking a family on a tour of the
building’s fun rooms
Glide Memorial Church (April 2016 – Present)
Volunteers serve food on breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts to the homeless who come to eat.
Volunteer
• Learned acceptance and kindness to all
• Gained responsibility and ability to act on my feet
• Better understanding of situations of others

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WORK HISTORY
The Mindful Word – Virtual (July 2015-September 2015)
Contributing Writer
• Write posts (articles & fiction pieces) about mindfulness and engaged living
The Culture Trip – Virtual (August 2015-September 2015)
Contributing Writer
• Write articles every week-and-a-half about the San Francisco Bay Area